They entered through the private door, directly accessed from the car park. Maria and Andrew shared Ellen’s weight, but she was awake again and trying to walk. As they emerged into the corridor they were challenged by Ted Carter. Vigilant as always, he did not take kindly to people wandering about his hotel. Especially not in corridors that led to the private rooms and suites. Seeing three such impostors angered him instantly, even more so as one of them appeared to be drunk.
‘You three, stop, you’ve no right to be down there.’ He moved quickly as he spoke, a walkie-talkie in his hand, ready to summon security. ‘Did you hear me? Stop.’
As he got close, he recognised Andrew as an employee but not the girl and…
‘Miss St Peters? Oh my god. What have you done to her?’ He raised his hand to
